Michigan, along with several othe states, will soon receive funding to repair or replace leaky pipelines. The Transportation Department announced that grants to upgrade 270 miles of natural gas pipelines in 19 states will soon receive a part of 196 million dollars in funding. The $1 billion federal program will be funded through President Biden’s … Read more
Three Lakeland Junior High School students were expelled from school after a hearing this past Monday. TheLakelandTimes reports District Administrator said the only information he can share is that there were three students expelled after a video of one student attqacking another mid-May. The mother of the student who attacked the other said that student … Read more
At the most recent meeting of the Bessemer Planning Commission, the board voted to allow self storage units with permission in Mixed Use Corridors and Country Estate Zones in the city. TheDailyGlobe reports that the planning commission’s vote now stands as a recommendation to the City Council. Currently, the property known as North of 45 … Read more
This past Monday’s meeting of the Gogebic County Fair Board had members of the board working with the knowledge that several buildings on the fairgrounds are earmarked to be torn down, despite the fact that the county fair is just over two months away. TheDailyGlobe reports board chairman Byrns said the contractor hired by the … Read more
This Saturday, the 9th Annual Ashland Bike Rodeo is taking place outside the Vaughn Public Library. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the event is organized by the City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Ashland Police, Ashland Fire, and Vaughn Public Library. This year the day will feature a comprehensive safety skills course for kids, … Read more
Sharp criticisms of the Lac du Flambeau tribe on social media has prompted the town board to ask that those posting those types of comments stop. TheLakelandTimes reports that the board says those actions detract from the ability of the town and the tribe to negotiate together toward a common goal. Negotiations between the town … Read more
Today is heat awareness day in Wisconsin. TheLakelandTimes reports ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to prepare for the summer ahead. Heat related illnesses can come on suddenly, with high heat and humidity that can last for days at a time in the U.P. Last year, there were 14 heat related deaths in the state, and the state … Read more
The name of an Ontonagon man killed in a single vehicle rollover crash in Oneida County has been released. The Oneida County Sheriff’s office says Michael Fortner was the driver of a vehicle that rolled over near the town of Piehl, on Highway 45 North early last Thursday evening. Investigators report he was ejected from … Read more
Swimmers who like diving off the pier at Pamida Beach will have to find another place to show off their skills this summer. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the pier at Ashland’s Bayview Park along Lakeshore Drive East was damaged considerably this winter by ice. A structural engineer for the county’s insurance company has declared the pier unsafe … Read more
Starting the 15th, Vilas County will begin charging user access fees for all vehicles using county parks and landings. The fees will continue through the summer season. Daily or season passes will be available. Vilas County residents, including anyone who owns or rents property in Vilas County qualifies for a discounted annual resident membership, and … Read more